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Ninth Circuit backs Nevada in Kalshi prediction markets dispute
The ruling permits Nevada to apply its gaming laws to Kalshi’s operations in the state.
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Ukraine adopts gambling harm strategy running until 2035
Ukraine’s strategy brings institutions together for prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and stronger action against illegal gambling websites and advertising.
Enforcement & compliance
Kalshi permanently bans George Santos over suspected insider trading
Kalshi permanently barred Santos after concluding he likely profited from insider trading on wagers concerning his own attendance.
Regulation
Ninth Circuit rules against Kalshi on prediction markets, Truist analyst says
Court splits over prediction markets leave operators and suppliers facing differing rules across US circuits.
Regulation
Ninth Circuit denies Kalshi appeal against Nevada
The ruling keeps Nevada's action against Kalshi in place and tests how far prediction markets can operate outside state gambling regimes.
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Appeals court lets Nevada enforce gambling laws against Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling keeps Nevada's gambling enforcement in place against Kalshi's sports event contracts while the underlying lawsuit proceeds.
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Ninth Circuit ruling against Kalshi draws citations in other prediction market cases
A federal appellate split over prediction markets exposes operators and state regulators to conflicting court standards and possible Supreme Court review.
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Ninth Circuit rules against Kalshi as Polymarket offers Supreme Court hearing market
Conflicting appellate rulings on Kalshi could bring the dispute before the Supreme Court.
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Ninth Circuit returns Kalshi election contract question to district court
The court ruled against Kalshi’s Nevada sports contracts while leaving federal pre-emption unresolved for election contracts.
Regulation
Ninth Circuit allows Nevada to enforce gambling laws against Kalshi
Nevada can enforce gambling laws against Kalshi’s sports event contracts following rejection of its federal pre-emption argument.
Enforcement & compliance
PNP arrests six suspected illegal betting collectors in Negros Oriental
Police enforcement brought charges against suspected illegal bet collectors and removed officers over failures to contain illegal gambling.
Regulation
American Gaming Association marks 28th Responsible Gaming Education Month in September
September marks the 28th Responsible Gaming Education Month, while almost 60% of Americans gambled in some form last year.
Regulation
Ninth Circuit upholds Nevada’s authority over Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling allows Nevada regulators to act against Kalshi’s prediction market operations despite its federal commodities law argument.
Regulation
Ninth Circuit rejects sports event contracts in 3–0 ruling
The ruling affects how prediction-market operators can offer sports event contracts in the US market.
Licences & markets
Sasebo Chamber of Commerce revives Nagasaki casino proposal
The chamber’s renewed efforts aim to make construction of the proposed Nagasaki casino feasible.
Deals & M&A
US online sports betting participation reaches 10% of adults
Surveyed online sports betting participation increased from 6% to 10% among US adults, reaching 17% among adults under 30.
Deals & M&A
MGM Excavating files claims exceeding $3.8m against Bally’s Chicago casino project
MGM Excavating’s liens seek more than $3.8m for allegedly unpaid work, including sums for two subcontractors.
Regulation
CSA and CIRO exclude sports and entertainment prediction contracts from supervised platforms
The guidance prevents platforms supervised by CSA and CIRO from offering sports and entertainment prediction contracts in Canada.
Deals & M&A
ALEARA and CAOLAB agree 8.5% wage increase for Buenos Aires lottery workers
Lottery employers face an 8.5% basic salary increase and higher employer-paid life and funeral insurance premiums.
Deals & M&A
Paradise Entertainment reports HKD82.6m first-half loss
Paradise Entertainment’s shift from profit to loss accompanies no interim dividend for shareholders.
Enforcement & compliance
Connecticut files enforcement lawsuit against Kalshi over sports contracts
Connecticut’s lawsuit seeks to halt Kalshi’s sports contracts and impose penalties and repayment of revenue generated in the state.
Enforcement & compliance
Connecticut seeks injunction against Kalshi’s sports event contracts
Connecticut seeks to stop Kalshi’s alleged unlicensed sports wagering, while Kalshi asserts exclusive CFTC jurisdiction and appeals an enforcement ruling.
Regulation
Brazil collects R$8.75bn in gambling taxes between January and July 2026
Gambling and betting tax receipts increased 76.86%, with the total covering betting, Caixa lotteries and associated federal taxes.
Enforcement & compliance
Connecticut sues Kalshi to stop sports event contracts
Kalshi faces a lawsuit seeking to stop its Connecticut sports contracts while contesting state gambling authority under federal oversight.
Regulation
Lawyers expect US Supreme Court to resolve sports event contract disputes
The disputes concern whether federal oversight of sports event contracts pre-empts state and tribal gambling regulation.